Thorn DeLuxe 90 #3 - The Koa Sammich!

[Stealthdjentstic]

Yup Koa + gold is always juicy. Walnut + gold is nice too.

 

[HighGain510]

Update from Ron this morning:

To the untrained eye, that might not appear to be progress.... except I know that the picture was taken by Ron from the paint shop where he still shoots his guitars while he waits for his new in-house paint booth to wrap up construction and certification! Hopefully we'll be seeing some caramel burst progress either later tonight or tomorrow! SON I AM EXCITE!!!!!

 

[elq]

Hah. I also got a couple of pictures with the same view

Looking good good Matt!

 

[HighGain510]

Hah. I also got a couple of pictures with the same view

Looking good good Matt!

Haha I guess you beat me to the post! Ron emailed me WAY early this morning (dude never sleeps, he's a machine! ) with that original pic, I think mine was last in line as he sprayed 5 guitars today so he's been at it since like 7am your time. Working on a Saturday = DEDICATION TO YOU WORK. Some of the other flakey luthiers should take notes...


Here are the updated shots of mine, post-burst:

(is that yours behind mine, Eric? )


Keep in mind that's RIGHT AFTER he sprayed it... it's going to look even more amazing once it dries and gets cleared/polished when the figure REALLY pops!

 

[F0rte]

Well no fucking wonder I can't find any supplier with Koa tops
nice

 

[technomancer]

There are plenty of suppliers, you just have to be willing to pay for them

Matt: that is looking amazing, I love how subtle the burst is

 

[Danukenator]

He nailed that burst. It was enough to really pop the natural color without hiding the grain.

I approve!

 

[AwDeOh]

God I love the wood. I'm a big fan of people using what most would consider "imperfections", like the top horn.

 

[s4tch]

I found this via the Broderick NGD thread, and now need some rest. Awesome project, and as all of Ron Thorn's work, just screams quality, dedication, taste and quality. And did I mention quality. I really hope one day I can get my tiny hands on one of these. As for aesthetics, Thorns may be the most appealing customs for me.

 

[HighGain510]

DAT BENCH SHOT. Should be wrapped up today, and the gold hardware was definitely the right call! So classy!

 

[mphsc]

Koa & Gold, mmmmmmm, tasty.

 

[Pikka Bird]

Aw man, too bad it totally looks like shit now. I'm not gonna blame you when you inevitably unload it a few days after you receive it, for a fraction of the original cost.

...is he falling for it?

 

[DISTORT6]

Thorn-o-licious!
Ron makes some FINE guitars.
HNGD!

 

[HighGain510]

Ron gave me a sneak peak at the gallery shots for my latest DeLuxe 90 beauty so I figured I should share them!

Can't wait to plug her in!!! This one is coming tuned to Drop-C and those GT90-H pickups should be bringing the metal!

 

[technomancer]

Damn that is the hotness

 

[Danukenator]

Prepare to own the classiest metal guitar of all time.

 

[DISTORT6]

Make sure you let the TGP B00-teek crew know it's tuned to Drop-C and that you're going to play metal with it!
Should be good for a few laughs.

 

[canuck brian]

That looks outstanding!!

That shop looks like a slice of heaven.

 

[Xaios]

Oh man, can't believe I missed this. That sucker is a beauty.

 

[DISTORT6]

Make sure you let the TGP B00-teek crew know it's tuned to Drop-C and that you're going to play metal with it!
Should be good for a few laughs.

GREAT JOB! I knew you would post that over there!
I got one helluva belly laugh!



(never had to quote myself...weird )